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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.84, 1,600.37 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.84, 1,600.37 and 545.41 is: 818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.84 : 1,600.37 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.84/1,600.37 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.84x = 1,600.37 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.84x = 872,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,857.80/1,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.17

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